Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 6000.4 - Compacts(a) Requirements.--A compact entered into in accordance with this act shall include all of the following:(1) A provision making the compact available for joinder by another state.(2) A provision allowing withdrawal from the compact upon written notice to the other party states. Withdrawal shall be effective one year following the date of the written notice.(3) A requirement that compact protections remain in force for the duration of adoption assistance and apply to all children and their adoptive parents who, on the effective date of withdrawal, are receiving adoption assistance from a party state other than the one in which the child and adoptive parent are resident and have their principal place of abode.(4) A requirement that all adoption assistance to be provided under the compact be covered by a written adoption assistance agreement between the adoptive parents and the county agency of the state providing the adoption assistance. The agreement shall be for the benefit of the adoptive child and enforceable by the adoptive parents and the department or county agency providing the assistance.(5) Any other provision necessary to enforce or implement the proper administration of the compact.2002, June 28, P.L. 467, No. 76, § 4, effective in 60 days.